Fitter

Prime Appointments; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run manufacturing company near Colchester, Essex, is seeking a fitter to join their team. This temporary to permanent position involves transforming shipping containers and trailers into mobile units, requiring skills in installation, reading technical drawings, and teamwork. The company offers competitive pay and benefits like overtime and early finishes on Fridays.

Benefits

Overtime Available

Early Finish on Fridays

Weekly Pay during probation

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Background in fitting or fabrication (cabinet maker, vehicle fitter).
• Ability to read from technical drawings.
• Confident in installing plumbing and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Install interior fixtures such as counters, doors, and windows.
• Read from technical drawings and operate hand & power tools.
• Assist with basic plumbing & electrics.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Training in bench fitting

Qualification in joinery

Qualification in metal fabrication

Job description

A family run manufacturing company on the outskirts of Colchester, Essex are currently recruiting for a fitter to join their expanding team.

This is a temporary to permanent position, looking to pay between 13 - 15.50 per hour.

Overview:
As a fitter, you will be involved in transforming shipping containers, trailers & old vans into fully functioning mobile units.

Key Responsibilities:

• As a fitter you will be required to install interior fixtures such as counters, doors, windows, interior panels plus much more
• Read from technical drawings
• Using hand & power tools daily, such as drills, saws, grinders plus much more
• Helping with basic plumbing & electrics
• You will work closely with staff internally to fit out bespoke interiors to a high standard
• Help with problem solving in the workshop
• Follow company health & safety policies as and when required

Candidate requirements:

• Background in fitting & fabrication (a joiner, cabinet maker or vehicle fitter
• The ideal applicant will be confident in installing mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems
• Ability to read from technical drawings
• Strong problem solving skills
• Excellent team player and communication skills
• Due to the location of the site, the person will have their own transport
• Beneficial - Training or qualification in bench fitting, joinery, metal fabrication or related trades

Working Hours:

• 07:30-16:30 Monday - Thursday and a 13:30 finish on Fridays!

Industry:

• Engineering

Company benefits:

• Overtime Available
• Early Finish on Fridays
• Weekly Pay during your probation period
• Free on-site parking

For more information on this position, speak with Simon or Jack at Prime Appointments, you will find our contacts on the Prime Appointments website.